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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-7

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-7 front
Portability
84
Imaging
64
Features
71
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
  • Released January 2018
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A7
Sony NEX-7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 400g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Announced December 2011
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-7 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the NEX-7 (24MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A5 was launched 6 years after the NEX-7 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up versus the NEX-7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Sony NEX-7

 Fujifilm X-A5 NEX-7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2018December 2011More modern by 75 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-7 over the Fujifilm X-A5

 NEX-7 Fujifilm X-A5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony NEX-7

 Fujifilm X-A5 NEX-7 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A5 comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony NEX-7 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 400 grams (0.88 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the NEX-7.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and NEX-7 is 86 and 84 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A5 and NEX-7.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm X-A5 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-7
81
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
78
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Street photography details
Sony NEX-7 Street photography details
80
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
no image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A5
Sports photography with Sony NEX-7
72
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
great battery (450 shots)
supports phase detect AF
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
62
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
better than average battery life (430 shots)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Travel photography factors
Sony NEX-7 Travel photography factors
88
great battery (450 shots)
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
70
better than average battery life (430 shots)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-7 Landscape photography details
79
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (450 shots)
no image stabilization
72
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (430 shots)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A5
Vlogging with Sony NEX-7
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic jack
no image stabilization
35
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony NEX-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony NEX-7
 Fujifilm X-A5Sony Alpha NEX-7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A5 Sony Alpha NEX-7
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2018-01-31 2011-12-13
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 91 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.70 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 361g (0.80 lb) 400g (0.88 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 81
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 1016
Other
Battery life 450 photos 430 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 or 5 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $500 $699